Recent content by parks71

your not losing your mind, it was my post a few months back when it first happened. The mechanics had me questioning myself if i hit a pot hole or something and it didnt act up since so I figured the problem went away until yesterday. I just dropped it off to a shop to have the axles replaced...

Good ideas guys, thanks. I'm going to pick up the cv joints this morning, anyone have a good write up on how to replace them? I also thought about the sensors but the first incident didnt happen until about a month after it was lifted which gave the cv joints time to spit out all the grease...

I lifted my 03 4runner with a OEM lift, no issues. I then put on tires a week later and no issues. THen about 2 weeks later, I take it to the shop and have it alligned. I also had to change one of the tie rods because it wouldnt break loose. After picking up the alignment, it drove very...

I installed an OME 3 inch lift about a month ago, then I put on 275/70/17 tires. I asked the shop to align the truck but they said they couldnt due to a bad tie rod. I replaced the tie rod about a week after and took it back again. This time they said they couldnt do it because the couldnt get...

intalled lift, took it to get new tires and aligned, they said they couldnt align due to bad tie rod end on passenger side. how hard is this to replace myself? I did the lift but it wasnt easy. Thanks.

check that the bumpier ride didnt loosen your jack which now cluncks around, happened to me

I put on 275/70/17 Cooper AT3s 2 days ago. I was torn between these and BFG AT KO but the fact the BFG are E and the Cooper are C or E, I went with the C tire and they were much cheaper, better warranty. They look great too! If you do decide to go with BFG, find the best price in town, then...

Under the FAQ they say they do, but they say they are only 10.8 wide where as the cooper at3's are 11.1. Then it says, 285/70/17s will require a body mount chop, UCA's or backspacing and they are only 11.2 wide. I just ordered these tires today and they are supposed to be put on tomorrow and I...

The truck really has no rust to speak of so it was very strange. After 2 hours of beating and spraying pb blaster and liquid wrench, it FINALLY came out. My hands are so sore from all the beating. I went to the other side HOPING I would not have the same issue but I wouldnt be so lucky. I went...

I have removed the three bolts up top, i have removed the lower control arm, the shock is just hanging but will not come loose from the top. I have beat and beat with a hammer, pryed as much as i could with a pry bar. Sprayed with liquid wrench. I am out of ideas other than possibly torch which...

So I finally decided to lift my truck so I go to toyotec to get my stuff and figure I will install it myself. I go buy 300.00 in tools and go to pick up my stuff. The guy at toyotec asks me, do you want us to build your coils? I said na, then he sells me on it saying I get new plates and...

I was looking at the sticky for lifts/tires and it doesnt say 255/75/17s rub with a 3/2? I was also considering 275/70/17 which it also says does not rub with a 3/2 lift but now I am second guessing due to your experience with the 255s and the 275's are bigger

One more question, will a 265/75/17 fit with no rubbing? I looked at the FAQ that shows what tires fit with what lifts but that tire size is not there. Thanks.

With 255/75/17, I know they will not rub with a 3/2 ome lift but will they rub with 1 inch spacers? If not, whats the max spacer I can put in there with no rubbing or very little trimming? Also, Do I have to have a 255/75/17 spare or will I be able to use my 265/65/17 tire as a spare to get me...

I just did some research on downhill grade logic and people say it makes their vehicle have a difficult time coasting and thats exactly what the 4runner does. I think this is what is going on and it appears perfectly normal.